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INDIA SRI LANKA
INDONESIA MAURITIUS
PHILIPPINES
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Golf Tour of India
(Tour Code: GTOIGJ)
16 DAYS / 15 NIGHTS EASY-PACED DEPARTS DAILY
8,235 PP
LUXURY FROM AU $
A melting pot for traditional culture and modern experiences, India is truly inspiring in its diversity and colourful energy. Travelling individually or with a group of like-minded golf travellers, our expert guides will enhance your sightseeing experience. Discover the best of India’s famous Golf Courses, must-see iconic sights, experience luxury accommodation, taste India’s culinary delights and witness the buzz of markets and bazaars. Your journey starts in New Delhi, the national capital and here you will play India’s oldest and most prestigious golf club, the Delhi Golf Club. Discover the Taj Mahal, an iconic monument dedicated to love. Highlights abound with the pink palaces of Jaipur and a dazzling Bollywood spectacle before winding your way into Pune with Agha Khan Palace. You will finish your Indian adventure in Mumbai, home of Bollywood, colourful shopping and colonial landmarks. On tour, you will play India’s most exclusive private clubs as well as modern resort courses designed by golfing luminaries. These quality layouts are set in breathtaking locales bordered by a stimulating mix of iconic landmarks, colonial heritage and grandeur on a scale that is unprecedented.
Delhi 5 Jaipur 3
2 Agra
Mumbai 3 2 Pune
Day 01: Delhi Arrival On arrival at the airport meet your Tour Manager who will assist with transfer and check-in at the hotel. Stay five nights in Delhi.
times predating the Moghul Empire. Whilst the golfers enjoy their round, non-golfers will visit a Sikh temple for a cultural experience. We conclude our day with a welcome dinner.
B D Day 02: Delhi Golfing Meet your Tour Host and fellow travellers for a leisurely breakfast. Keen to discover India’s golfing gems, our first round is at the Delhi Golf Club – Delhi’s oldest and most prestigious golf club. Built amongst the ruined tombs of a mighty empire, this championship 18-hole Lodhi Course is brimming with reminders of bygone
B Day 3: Delhi Sightseeing After breakfast guided sightseeing of Delhi. Enjoy a bicycle rickshaw ride through the old city’s busy, narrow lanes, and stop at a local spice market. Then visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India and Qutub Minar a World Heritage site, this is the tallest brick minaret in the world.
What’s included: 15 Nights of luxury accommodation Assistance Travel, sightseeing and transfers by a by a private airconditioned vehicle with driver Sightseeing as specified Meals as specified Airfare Jaipur-Pune in economy class Englishspeaking local guide Monument entrance fees Accompanied Tour Manager (minimum 07 people) Rickshaw ride at Old Delhi Jeep ride at Amber Fort Heena painting & Turban Tying Hi-Tea at Rambagh Palace Green fee with caddy/cart to the golf course (one round each) in Delhi, Jaipur, Pune & Mumbai Bottled water while travelling and all current collectable taxes.
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B Day 4: Delhi Golfing Today is another highlight with both golfers and non-golfers making their way to Jaypee Greens Golf Resort. This sprawling, lush green course is India’s first 18-hole championship course designed by Australian golfing icon Greg Norman. It is India’s longest course with 14 shimmering lakes and 88 snow-white bunkers. B Day 5: Delhi Golfing After a leisurely morning, your second round of golf takes you to Classic Golf & Country Club, a Jack Nicklaus signature course. Jack set out to produce a course that requires all types of shot-making, risk and rewards holes and strategically placed bunkers and water hazards to catch errant shots. The course has an abundance of green cover & peacocks – the two of them combine for a magnificent sight with the gently undulating hills of the Aravalli range as a magnificent backdrop. Non-golfers can enjoy optional activities or have a leisurely afternoon. B Day 6: Delhi – Agra Travel to Agra and visit the impressive 16th century Agra Fort a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is admired for its splendour, architectural beauty and magnificent halls. Stay two nights in Agra. B Day 7: Agra Sightseeing An early start to visit the Taj Mahal, the world’s greatest monument of love and devotion with its superb craftsmanship of semi-precious stones inlaid in the marble. Afternoon visit a marble inlay workshop to see artisans creating a masterpiece in marble and precious gemstones. B T Day 8: Agra – Jaipur After breakfast travel to Jaipur, the pink city of India. On arrival check into the Taj Rambagh Palace is Jaipur’s foremost Royal Palace residence spread over 47 acres of tranquil, landscaped gardens. After a brief rest get ready for a Hi-Tea at the and Savour the best teas of the world with an exquisite array of exotic canapés and pastries while watching the resident peacocks strut in the gardens. Stay three nights in Jaipur. B Day 9: Jaipur sightseeing Start the sightseeing tour with an excursion to the majestic Amber Fort, constructed from yellow and pink sandstone and gleaming white marble.
Photo Stop at Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds. At the City Palace Museum, witness the curated collection of miniature paintings, ancient weapons and traditional Rajasthani royal costumes. Late afternoon women will have Heena painting, and men will learn the art of Rajasthani Turban tying. The rest of the evening is free to explore and indulge in shopping at the colourful bazaars of Jaipur. B D Day 10: Jaipur Golfing Today, you play at the Rambagh Golf Club, one of the oldest and most prestigious golf clubs in India. A game of golf here will transport you into a long-bygone era as you catch glimpses of the Palace Hotel, The Moti Doongari, Nahargarh Fort and the Birla Planetarium. Nongolfers will enjoy a private escorted shopping tour of Jaipur. Evening you will then take part in a traditional Indian cooking class during which you will discover some of the secrets of Indian cooking followed by dinner. B Day 11: Jaipur – Pune After a leisurely breakfast transfer to Jaipur airport for our flight to Pune, a thriving, vibrant metropolis. Stay two nights at Oxford Golf Resort in Pune. B Day 12: Pune Today you play the no.1 golf course in India and the top 10 in Asia, the Oxford Golf & Country Club. This prestigious club affords members a private world of beauty, recreation and fun. The valley and mountains of the Sahayadri range provide this imaginative course design. Non-golfers will enjoy a city tour and visit Shaniwar Wada, the remains of this fortressed palace and Agha Khan Palace, Built-in 1892. B Day 13: Pune – Mumbai This morning we play a second round at Oxford Golf & Country Club. Non-golfers can relax and enjoy the hospitality of the resort. On-time check out and travel to Mumbai, where we will stay at the magnificent Taj Mahal Palace overlooking the Gateway of India. Stay three nights in Mumbai. B Day 14: Mumbai Sightseeing Enjoy a city sightseeing tour, visiting Prince of Whales Museum, Gateway of India, Dhobhi Ghat and concluding with a walk along the bustling Chowapatti Beach.
What makes golfing in India exciting is the diversity of its courses From the oldest golf club in theworld (Royal Calcutta established in 1829) to the Golfcourse at the highest altitude at Gulmarg (altitude 2,700 metres), India offers over 250 world-class golf courses.
B D Day 15: Mumbai Golfing Today we play at the prestigious Willingdon Sports Club. It is the most exclusive and elusive club in Mumbai. Non-golfers will enjoy a market tour. Tonight, we gather for a farewell dinner for a celebration of our time in India. We toast our champions and reflect on a tour that indulged our senses and enriched our souls. B Day 16: Mumbai Departure After breakfast tour finishes with a direct transfer to the Mumbai airport.
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Golfing in Bali
(Tour Code: GIBAPT)
10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS EASY-MODERATE DEPARTS DAILY
3,885 PP
LUXURY FROM AU $
Enjoy 18-Holes games in each famous Golf club on the island Explore traditional villages in South Ubud on an e-bike to discover the authentic culture of Balinese and fascinating landscapes. overlooking the world-famous surf breaks. The singular venue offers 18 2 Ubud
Sanur 4 Bali 3
Tanjung Benoa
Day 1: Arrival Bali On arrival, meet your Tour Executive who will assist with the transfer to a romantic and elegant beachfront resort. Stay three nights in Tanjung Benoa. B Day 2: Bali National Golf Club After breakfast transfer to Bali National Golf Club, an 18-hole course build around creeks, canyons, native vegetation and filled with tropical birds. Afternoon transfer back to hotel and rest of the day is free.
Day 3: Bukit Pandawa Golf Club B Today you will be transferred to Bukit Pandawa Golf Club for a session. The club is on a limestone clifftop
championship-calibre par – 3 golf holes. Afternoon transfer back to hotel and rest of the day is free. Day 4: Tanjung Benoa - Ubud B L After breakfast before travelling to Ubud, enjoy a two-hour cycling trip on electric bikes, riding through small quaint villages, rice paddies, waterfalls and make a stop at the Ayung river. Enjoy a traditional Balinese lunch and transfer to Ubud. Stay two nights in Ubud. B Day 5: Handara Golf & Resort Today transfer to Handara Golf & Resort for a session, this 18-holes Course offering an amazing 180-degree spectacular mountain view, lush tropical gardens, cool weather and magnificent setting. B Day 6: Ubud - Sanur Travel to Sanur, en-route stop to see the cheekiest macaque monkeys. Remaining day is free to relax or explore the town. Stay four nights in Sanaur.
B Day 7: New Kuta Golf Transfer to New Kuta Golf Club for a session, this 18-holes course offers a championship layout and was crowned as the Best Course in Indonesia at the 2007 World Golf Awards. Later return to the hotel rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Day 8: Bali Beach Golf Sanur B D Today you will play golf in Bali Beach Golf Course. This 18-holes course is surrounded by tall trees and beautiful greens offering a different feel from the rest you played. Later return to the hotel rest of the afternoon at leisure. B Day 9: Sanur Enjoy leisurely breakfast as both days are kept free for you to relax or explore the Jalan Danau Tamblingan offering a good number of local eateries, cafes, arts and crafts shops. B Day 10: Sanur (Bali) Departure After breakfast tour is finished with the direct transfer to Bali airport to board your onward flight.
What’s included: 9 Nights accommodation Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle with driver Green fee with Caddy or Cart for 5 mentioned Courses Assistance and transfers Sightseeing as specified Meals as specified Private Englishspeaking guide, entrance fees Bottled water while travelling and all current collectable taxes *Package prices displayed are low season, per person, based on two people travelling together and sharing a base category room. 4 | www.totalholidayoptions.com.au
Golfing in Sri Lanka 10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS
(Tour Code: GISLPT)
EASY-PACED DEPARTS DAILY
3,454 PP
LUXURY FROM AU $
Sri Lanka is home to four of the finest 18 hole championship Golf courses in Asia. These golf courses are The Royal Colombo Golf Club, The Victoria Golf Club in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya Golf Club and Hambantota Golf Club. Travel in luxury with your private vehicle or even fly around the fascinating island. For those who want to feel pampered, Ayurvedic and spa treatments are on hand while heritage and culture are a-plenty on the tour. Don’t miss out on some of Sri Lanka’s must-see sightseeing for a quick taste of Sri Lanka’s wildlife, tropical beaches, and ancient history. This golf tour package can be customised according to your preferences. 2 Kandy
2
Colombo
2 Nuwara Eliya
3 Hambantota
Day 1: Arrival Colombo On arrival at the airport, meet your Tour Executive at the arrival lounge who will assist with the transfer to the Colombo hotel for two nights stay. B Day 2: Royal Colombo Golf Club After breakfast transfer to the Royal Colombo Golf Course for you to have your first Golf experience. Built-in 1879 this course is a green oasis accompanied by a clubhouse of colonial charm. Evening free to explore Colombo city or just relax at the hotel. B Day 3: Colombo – Kandy Travel to Kandy and afternoon free to relax at the hotel or explore the town. Stay two nights in Kandy. B Day 4: The Victoria Golf Club Morning transfer to the Victoria Golf
Course for you to enjoy a round of golf. Located alongside Victoria Lake and dwarfed by the Kandyan mountain range is a Donald Steel creation and is an 18 hole, 6946 yards, par 73 layout. Evening free to explore Kandy city or just relax at the hotel.
an important wintering ground for migratory waterbirds in Sri Lanka, or head to Galle the UNESCO World Heritage Fort is an 18th-century Dutch walled town with chic shops, grand colonial houses and beautiful beaches. Stay for three nights.
B Day 5: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya Journey to Nuwara Eliya and afternoon free to relax at the hotel or explore the town. Stay two nights in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 8: Hambantota ShangriB La’s Golf & Country Club Day free at leisure to enjoy a round of golf. Shangri-La’s Golf & Country Club in Hambantota is 18 hole golf course designed on a former sapphire mine. Spread across a vast coconut palm plantation, it offers spectacular views and distinctive challenges for both beginners and seasoned players.
B Day 6: Nuwara Eliya Golf Club After breakfast transfer to the Nuwara Eliya Golf Course for you to enjoy a round of golf. This 18-hole course, 6399 yards long, par 71 was founded in 1889, by British planters who opened up the land for tea in the county, is one of the oldest golf clubs in Asia and probably the world. Evening free to explore town known to produce the best Ceylon tea.
Day 7: Nuwara Eliya - Hambantota B This morning travel to Hambantota, free to relax at the hotel or explore the close by National Parks. Yala National Park, today holds the world’s largest concentration of leopards and elephants. Bundala National Park is
Day 9: Hambantota ShangriB La’s Golf & Country Club Spend the day at leisure. Optional: Round of Golf at the Shangri-La Hambantota Golf Club. Day 10: Hambantota B Colombo Airport Today you will be transferred back to Colombo and the tour finishes by evening with a direct transfer to the international airport.
What’s included: 9 Nights accommodation Meals as specified Sightseeing as specified Travel and transfer by private airconditioned car with chauffeur guide Green fee with caddy/cart to the golf course in Colombo, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Shangri-La Bottled water while travelling and all current collectable taxes. *Package prices displayed are low season, per person, based on two people travelling together and sharing a base category room. www.totalholidayoptions.com.au | 5
Golfing in Mauritius
(Tour Code: GIMUPT)
10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS EASY PACED DEPARTS DAILY
9,622 PP
LUXURY FROM AU $
Mauritius is famous for its vast stretches of pristine, white-sanded beaches, warm temperatures, and pleasant weather all year round which provide excellent conditions for golf and for a great golf holiday. The golf courses in Mauritius offers exciting experience in a beautiful natural setting from spectacular sea views to open coastal panoramas. Day 1: Arrival Mauritius On arrival at the airport, meet your tour executive at the arrival lounge who will assist with the transfer to your hotel for a nine-night stay. B L Day 2: Wild South Discover the lush inland parts of Mauritius and take in some majestic sceneries. Check out the view from the top of a dormant volcano before breathing in the natural and spiritual beauty of a sacred lake. Sightseeing incudes view point of Trou aux Cerfs, a dormant volcano, Grand Bassin, Black River Gorge, Rhum making Distillery, Chamarel Coloured Earth & Waterfall B Day 3: Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club After breakfast, proceed to the golf club. Designed by famous golfer Bernhard Langer, this signature course is accessible to players of all levels. The course covers 38 hectares on the southern half of the Ile aux Cerfs
island, with the holes snaking up and down the length of the island, boasting naturally undulating topography, volcanic rock outcrops, lakes and gullies, and a variety of tropical trees and plants.
setting. Backed by lush mountains and fringed by the crystal-clear lagoon, its large fairways and six stunning oceanfront holes culminate in a final shot that is among the most spectacular in the world.
B L Day 4: Catamaran Cruise Take an exciting catamaran adventure to capture the beauty of the eastern coastline of Mauritius while gliding along the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Setting out from a seaside village, this epic voyage will take you to the longest river on the island, on which sits a beautiful natural waterfall, then to a white sandy islet inside the lagoon.
B Day 6: Unfading Traditions Mauritius has a long tradition of tea production and the Bois Chéri region has been blanketed by tea plantations since the late 19th century. Visitors will be introduced to the different stages of tea production where they will soak in the timeless charm of the colonial era before visiting La Vanille Nature Park housing various animal species.
B Day 5: Anahita Golf Club After breakfast, proceed to the golf club. Built to USGA standards and the first of its kind in Mauritius, our championship, Ernie Els-designed course makes the most of its tropical
B Day 7 to 9: Mauritius The day is free to relax and enjoy the hospitality of your hotel. B Day 10: Mauritius Departure After breakfast, the tour finishes with a direct transfer to the airport.
What’s included: 9 Night’s luxury accommodation
Travel and sightseeing by air-conditioned vehicle Assistance and transfers Meals as specified Local English-speaking tour guide Monument entrance fees Green fee with caddy/cart fee to the golf course (2 round each) Bottled water while traveling and all current collectable taxes. *Package prices displayed are low season, per person, based on two people travelling together and sharing a base category room. 6 | www.totalholidayoptions.com.au
Golfing in the Philippines 12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS
EASY-PACED DEPARTS DAILY
(Tour Code: GIPHPT)
9,550 PP
LUXURY FROM AU $
Playing golf in the Philippines is a tremendous experience. Not only will you play the best golf courses in the country, but you will also experience the country at its best as you visit various locations famous for its long coastline, pristine beaches, and modern cities. at leisure. (Tee-off is from 0500hrs - 1400hrs, so you can schedule your rounds at your convenience).
Manila 5
Boracay 3
3 Cebu
Day 1: Arrival Manila On arrival at the airport, meet your tour executive at the arrival lounge who will assist with the transfer to your Manila hotel for four nights’ stay. Day 2: Old & New Manila B L City Tour Today you will enjoy a guided tour exploring Manila a mix of the old and the new - from ancient Spanish churches to gleaming high-rise structures, quaint street stalls, and modern shopping malls, historical landmarks to pulsating clubs and bars. B D Day 3: Club Intramuros Golf Early morning pickup from hotel, for tee off Club Intramuros. Club Intramuros Golf Club has an 18-hole 66-par golf course within Intramuros, providing easy access for players in Metro Manila. It has a driving range, function areas, a male sauna, and a golf shop for a complete experience. Later return to the hotel and rest of the day
Day 4: Manila Southwoods B D Golf & Country Club Early morning pickup and transfer to Manila Southwood’s Golf and Country Club. The Manila Southwood’s Golf & Country Club is the first Philippine gated community & features two Jack Nicklaus “signature” championship courses that challenge & excite its members and players. The Legends Course is an 18-hole par 72 course open for non-members and is accentuated by undulating mounds and dog-legged holes. Later return to the hotel and relax. B D Day 5: Manila to Boracay After breakfast, transfer to Manila airport for your flight to Caticlan, the gateway to Boracay. On arrival, meet and transfer to the hotel. Stay three nights in Boracay.
Day 6: Fairways and Bluewater B D After breakfast, transfer to Fairways and Bluewater for golf. The centerpiece of Fairways & Bluewater Newcoast Boracay is its 18-hole, par 72 Graham Marsh-designed fairway. B D Day 7: Boracay The day is free to relax at Boracay’s world-famous white sand beaches and enjoy the hospitality of your hotel.
B D Day 8: Boracay to Cebu After breakfast, you will be assisted with a boat transfer to Caticlan, for your onward flight to Cebu. On arrival, meet and transfer to the hotel. Stay three nights in Cebu.
Day 9: Alta Vista Golf & B D Country Club Alta Vista is the heaven of Cebu’s elite and golf enthusiasts. The intricacy of the course is courtesy of renowned professional golf legend, Gary Player. The lush greens of the course come with a great view of the bay, making for a complete experience. The Spanish Colonial-inspired Clubhouse is another masterpiece that has now become the imposing landmark of the fabled Pardo Hill of Cebu. B D Day 10: Cebu After breakfast enjoy guided sightseeing and visit Fort San Pedro, the Magellan’s Cross, the Basilica Minore del Santo Nino, The Heritage Monument, Taoist Temple in the upscale Beverly Hills Subdivision. B Day 11: Cebu to Manila After breakfast, transfer to Mactan Airport for your flight back to Manila. The rest of the day is free to relax and enjoy some last-minute shopping. Stay overnight in Manila. B Day 12: Manila Departure After breakfast, the tour finishes with a direct transfer to the Manila airport.
What’s included: 11 Night’s luxury accommodation Travel by air-conditioned vehicle and ferry Assistance and transfers Meals as specified Local English-speaking tour guide Monument entrance fees Airfare in economy class Manila – Caticlan – Cebu – Manila Green fee with caddy/cart fee to the golf course (2 rounds each) Bottled water while traveling and all current collectable taxes. *Package prices displayed are low season, per person, based on two people travelling together and sharing a base category room. www.totalholidayoptions.com.au | 7
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